New study by CHOP and Penn Medicine researchers underscores the need for teens to put their phones down in favor of physical ...

"Get them into a sport or an activity, something that they can learn from, something that they can work on, something that ...

A study found that excessive screen time is associated with increased manic symptoms in adolescents, especially with social media and video games. The research suggests that instant gratification from ...

Researchers at the University of South Australia found that digital tools such as health apps, fitness trackers and online programs helped improve physical activity, diet and weight, according to a ...

A major international study looking at nearly 300,000 children has revealed a two-way link between the amount of time kids spend on screens and their emotional and social well-being. Children who ...

It's funny how much media coverage is devoted to anything suggesting that phones might be ruining kids—and how little coverage goes to studies suggesting the opposite. So it goes with a new report ...

A new study of nearly 300,000 kids says that screen time can “contribute to socioemotional problems” Getty A comprehensive study of nearly 300,000 kids has linked increased screen time with ...

Children and adolescents who own smartphones by age 12 have higher risks of depression, poor sleep and obesity, according to ...